VIDEO: ‘Demolish Pavilion and put bus station on Winter Gardens' – Dave Wells on how Bournemouth should be developed

DEMOLISH the Pavilion, build a bus station on the Winter Gardens and turn the Town Hall into a hotel – those are among the suggestions made by one of Bournemouth’s most controversial characters as to how the town should be developed.

Dave Wells, who founded Dorset’s biggest private lettings company, said he felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership.

He said he believed Bournemouth Council leader John Beesley was generally taking the town in the right direction but there were areas where the council could be bolder.

He said there was no good reason for demolishing the Imax when it could have been turned into “the best casino on the south coast” and he said the council should drop plans to try and buy the NCP car park at Exeter Road.

“We’re going to spend millions CPOing that,” he said. “The idea of putting a bus station there is a horrible, horrible thought.”

Instead he said the Winter Gardens site was perfect for a bus station and car park, as it was bigger and already in council ownership.

He praised Cllr Beesley for pulling the plug on Trevor Osborne’s Pavilion Gardens plans and said the council should at some point consider demolishing the Pavilion.

Wells' views on the town's development

On the decision to end the contract with Trevor Osborne. "Brilliant. I’ve been saying it for the last three years. What are we doing with Trevor Osborne? Who’s ever heard of Trevor Osborne developments? I’ve been doing this for 45 to 50 years and I’ve never heard of him.”

On demolishing the Imax: “It would have been a lovely, lovely casino – the best casino on the south coast. You couldn’t have gone wrong with it. It would have brought more middle-aged and older people into Bournemouth with money in their pockets.

On the Pavilion and adjacent car park: “For the minute I’d leave it. But at some time in the forseeable future we’ve got to take a view on the Pavilion. I see a case for demolishing the Pavilion. What can we build there? A nice purpose-built hotel, an all-weather attraction, something inside.”

On the West Central leisure complex planned for Exeter Road. “Brilliant. It will have lovely views looking out over the Gardens. It’s not big enough for a bus station. Put something nice there.”

On the Winter Gardens: “Put your bus station on the Winter Gardens, It’s a much, much bigger site and the council already owns it. You would have to lower the ground levels but that’s easy enough and you could then connect the site to the Triangle, regenerating Purbeck Road and the surrounding area.”

On the town hall: “It would break my heart if you wanted to pull the town hall down. That would be total absolute sacrilege but the town hall can’t operate as a town hall. The front of the town hall is south facing, it gets sun all day. That’s a lovely place for hotel rooms.”

Comments

teri10
9:39am Fri 24 Jan 14

Prat!!

Prat!!teri10

Prat!!

Score: 43

[deleted]
9:50am Fri 24 Jan 14

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......and why not break up the the monopoly on rat infested shi*holes subsidised by benefits that DWP has, we all want a piece of the action, dirty money built on the backs of people's misery and degradation is an entitlement of more than just one parasitic human being.
If they move the Town Hall they'd have to build a new conduit to channel all those millions from town Hall (council tax paying) coffers direct to Mr Wells over burgeoning bank accounts (which are most probably mostly offshore).UrbanCrab

......and why not break up the the monopoly on rat infested shi*holes subsidised by benefits that DWP has, we all want a piece of the action, dirty money built on the backs of people's misery and degradation is an entitlement of more than just one parasitic human being.

If they move the Town Hall they'd have to build a new conduit to channel all those millions from town Hall (council tax paying) coffers direct to Mr Wells over burgeoning bank accounts (which are most probably mostly offshore).

Score: 34

chridrum
10:00am Fri 24 Jan 14

Not sure why the Echo is giving the man who generally lowered the quality of this town column space. But it does give a starting point for the good people of Bournemouth to have their say now that the Echo have allowed comments.
So on his points
The fact that Mr Wells does not know Trevor Osbourne raises them in my eyes but I thought their design was a carbuncle, so I am delighted it failed.

The IMAX was a carbuncle, it's gone most of us are delighted - move on

Demolishing the Pavillion, the Pavillion is a functional heritage building and our only theatre. We will keep it and maintain it. The work on Pavillion Dance is amazing but all of it could be used more effectively.

West Central Leisure Complex, another carbuncle, incentivise development of Westover Road instead. Mr Wells you can build your hotel here if it fits in with the architecture of the town.

Winter Gardens, would the IceRink fit here keeping it in the town. Judging by the success of the temporary rink this is popular with the people of Bournemouth. The Kings Park idea is clearly not viable and removes valuable green space.

On the Town Hall; Mr Wells it was a hotel, so yes it could be a hotel but currently it is our Town Hall. Moving the Town Hall is always an option but probably not a viable one.

Ok good people of Bournemouth over to you

Not sure why the Echo is giving the man who generally lowered the quality of this town column space. But it does give a starting point for the good people of Bournemouth to have their say now that the Echo have allowed comments.
So on his points
The fact that Mr Wells does not know Trevor Osbourne raises them in my eyes but I thought their design was a carbuncle, so I am delighted it failed.
The IMAX was a carbuncle, it's gone most of us are delighted - move on
Demolishing the Pavillion, the Pavillion is a functional heritage building and our only theatre. We will keep it and maintain it. The work on Pavillion Dance is amazing but all of it could be used more effectively.
West Central Leisure Complex, another carbuncle, incentivise development of Westover Road instead. Mr Wells you can build your hotel here if it fits in with the architecture of the town.
Winter Gardens, would the IceRink fit here keeping it in the town. Judging by the success of the temporary rink this is popular with the people of Bournemouth. The Kings Park idea is clearly not viable and removes valuable green space.
On the Town Hall; Mr Wells it was a hotel, so yes it could be a hotel but currently it is our Town Hall. Moving the Town Hall is always an option but probably not a viable one.
Ok good people of Bournemouth over to youchridrum

Not sure why the Echo is giving the man who generally lowered the quality of this town column space. But it does give a starting point for the good people of Bournemouth to have their say now that the Echo have allowed comments.
So on his points
The fact that Mr Wells does not know Trevor Osbourne raises them in my eyes but I thought their design was a carbuncle, so I am delighted it failed.

The IMAX was a carbuncle, it's gone most of us are delighted - move on

Demolishing the Pavillion, the Pavillion is a functional heritage building and our only theatre. We will keep it and maintain it. The work on Pavillion Dance is amazing but all of it could be used more effectively.

West Central Leisure Complex, another carbuncle, incentivise development of Westover Road instead. Mr Wells you can build your hotel here if it fits in with the architecture of the town.

Winter Gardens, would the IceRink fit here keeping it in the town. Judging by the success of the temporary rink this is popular with the people of Bournemouth. The Kings Park idea is clearly not viable and removes valuable green space.

On the Town Hall; Mr Wells it was a hotel, so yes it could be a hotel but currently it is our Town Hall. Moving the Town Hall is always an option but probably not a viable one.

Ok good people of Bournemouth over to you

Score: 26

BarrHumbug
10:10am Fri 24 Jan 14

TBH, i'm inclined to agree with him about the Winter Gardens/NCP car park idea. Why spend millions on a compulsory purchase right next to land you already own?
His other ideas though are rubbish.

TBH, i'm inclined to agree with him about the Winter Gardens/NCP car park idea. Why spend millions on a compulsory purchase right next to land you already own?
His other ideas though are rubbish.BarrHumbug

TBH, i'm inclined to agree with him about the Winter Gardens/NCP car park idea. Why spend millions on a compulsory purchase right next to land you already own?
His other ideas though are rubbish.

Score: 26

madras
10:18am Fri 24 Jan 14

Take away that awful flyover from Bath Hill. Then integrate from #1 asset (sea front) back to open it up and have cafes / bars / restaurants within simple walk from sea front up through to the gardens / rest of Bournemouth and then the larger complexes (cincema / ice rink / etc) a little back from the front (err, perhaps Westover Road!!). And bus depot where the old one was

Take away that awful flyover from Bath Hill. Then integrate from #1 asset (sea front) back to open it up and have cafes / bars / restaurants within simple walk from sea front up through to the gardens / rest of Bournemouth and then the larger complexes (cincema / ice rink / etc) a little back from the front (err, perhaps Westover Road!!). And bus depot where the old one wasmadras

Take away that awful flyover from Bath Hill. Then integrate from #1 asset (sea front) back to open it up and have cafes / bars / restaurants within simple walk from sea front up through to the gardens / rest of Bournemouth and then the larger complexes (cincema / ice rink / etc) a little back from the front (err, perhaps Westover Road!!). And bus depot where the old one was

Score: 26

thisloginprocessisdaft
10:22am Fri 24 Jan 14

One thing he left out was a Mayor. Elected one so we have more accountability.

One thing he left out was a Mayor. Elected one so we have more accountability.thisloginprocessisdaft

One thing he left out was a Mayor. Elected one so we have more accountability.

Score: 10

CourtOffside
10:22am Fri 24 Jan 14

The Pavillion could be turned into Bournemouth's answer to Madison Square Garden - a major multi purpose indoor arena - and solve the objections to building an ice rink in Kings Park at a stroke...

The Pavillion could be turned into Bournemouth's answer to Madison Square Garden - a major multi purpose indoor arena - and solve the objections to building an ice rink in Kings Park at a stroke...CourtOffside

The Pavillion could be turned into Bournemouth's answer to Madison Square Garden - a major multi purpose indoor arena - and solve the objections to building an ice rink in Kings Park at a stroke...

Score: 14

spotthis
10:32am Fri 24 Jan 14

With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now
"felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised!
There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?

With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now
"felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised!
There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?spotthis

With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now
"felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised!
There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?

Score: 23

In Absentia
10:36am Fri 24 Jan 14

As soon as I saw this article, I knew that Melanie Vass would have written it. Is she Dave Wells PR rep at the Echo? Mr Wells is someone who has got wealthy on the back of successive Government failures to replace social housing stock after the big sell off during the 80's and 90's. Perhaps the Echo could investigate exactly what contribution he's made to this town as opposed to what he's done for himself.

As soon as I saw this article, I knew that Melanie Vass would have written it. Is she Dave Wells PR rep at the Echo? Mr Wells is someone who has got wealthy on the back of successive Government failures to replace social housing stock after the big sell off during the 80's and 90's. Perhaps the Echo could investigate exactly what contribution he's made to this town as opposed to what he's done for himself.In Absentia

As soon as I saw this article, I knew that Melanie Vass would have written it. Is she Dave Wells PR rep at the Echo? Mr Wells is someone who has got wealthy on the back of successive Government failures to replace social housing stock after the big sell off during the 80's and 90's. Perhaps the Echo could investigate exactly what contribution he's made to this town as opposed to what he's done for himself.

Score: 45

[deleted]
10:45am Fri 24 Jan 14

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why do any of us care what this slum lord thinks anyway, shut up and get back in yer cell.Mamma Troll

why do any of us care what this slum lord thinks anyway, shut up and get back in yer cell.

Score: 18

Lord Spring
11:13am Fri 24 Jan 14

I am lost for words that could be published.

I am lost for words that could be published.Lord Spring

I am lost for words that could be published.

Score: 41

[deleted]
11:57am Fri 24 Jan 14

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I wonder how many of his dangerous slums could instead be demolished to make way for some decent facilties? A friend of mine who used to live near one of his 'developments' in the 80s recalls often seeing people return home to find the locks changed and all their possessions dumped outside the property, and sometimes people pinned against walls with cars while thugs attempted to extract rent money. And the Echo want this bloke to tell then what's right for the town? I think we can tell them how best Mr Wells can serve the area. Bog off!speedy231278

I wonder how many of his dangerous slums could instead be demolished to make way for some decent facilties? A friend of mine who used to live near one of his 'developments' in the 80s recalls often seeing people return home to find the locks changed and all their possessions dumped outside the property, and sometimes people pinned against walls with cars while thugs attempted to extract rent money. And the Echo want this bloke to tell then what's right for the town? I think we can tell them how best Mr Wells can serve the area. Bog off!

Score: 9

High Treason
11:59am Fri 24 Jan 14

Dave Wells wants the town hall for bedsits. He could charge more with views of the gardens and the misfits could stagger along through the gardens with lush grass to collapse on. Maybe he could join up with his mate Eddie Mitchell, he is looking for a new business opportunity!

Dave Wells wants the town hall for bedsits. He could charge more with views of the gardens and the misfits could stagger along through the gardens with lush grass to collapse on. Maybe he could join up with his mate Eddie Mitchell, he is looking for a new business opportunity!High Treason

Dave Wells wants the town hall for bedsits. He could charge more with views of the gardens and the misfits could stagger along through the gardens with lush grass to collapse on. Maybe he could join up with his mate Eddie Mitchell, he is looking for a new business opportunity!

Score: 16

Gastines3
12:09pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Always a good subject for the Echo! However whilst I can only agree that there are plenty of properties owned by his former company that need a good sort out,I would also point out the difference in many parts of the town where his new build properties look a lot better than what they replaced.Whilst his company has obviously done well out of his investment in property that no-one else wanted,including our Council,it is worth pointing out that there are many hundreds that the Council in line with Government Policy,that would be without any where to live.Basically the Council missed the opportunity to do years ago, to do what they suddenly thik is a good idea by buying up H.M.O. to turn them into family homes.If our Council took more interest in serving the needs of the locals and less time on numerous grandiose schemes that never seem to turn out as promised,we wouldn't have needed Mr D. Wells, to do their job for them. As regardst of his ideas,I would agree with most of them,the town definitely needs a radical sort out and in todays market most of it's facilities
and lack of them,are years behind what the town needs to drag it into the 21st century. At least he's put his money where most have only stood by.
By the way ,I'm not an employee or an associate of Mr. Wells, Bt I should imagine that there are plenty in the building trade who have survived on his work and payments.

Always a good subject for the Echo! However whilst I can only agree that there are plenty of properties owned by his former company that need a good sort out,I would also point out the difference in many parts of the town where his new build properties look a lot better than what they replaced.Whilst his company has obviously done well out of his investment in property that no-one else wanted,including our Council,it is worth pointing out that there are many hundreds that the Council in line with Government Policy,that would be without any where to live.Basically the Council missed the opportunity to do years ago, to do what they suddenly thik is a good idea by buying up H.M.O. to turn them into family homes.If our Council took more interest in serving the needs of the locals and less time on numerous grandiose schemes that never seem to turn out as promised,we wouldn't have needed Mr D. Wells, to do their job for them. As regardst of his ideas,I would agree with most of them,the town definitely needs a radical sort out and in todays market most of it's facilities
and lack of them,are years behind what the town needs to drag it into the 21st century. At least he's put his money where most have only stood by.
By the way ,I'm not an employee or an associate of Mr. Wells, Bt I should imagine that there are plenty in the building trade who have survived on his work and payments.Gastines3

Always a good subject for the Echo! However whilst I can only agree that there are plenty of properties owned by his former company that need a good sort out,I would also point out the difference in many parts of the town where his new build properties look a lot better than what they replaced.Whilst his company has obviously done well out of his investment in property that no-one else wanted,including our Council,it is worth pointing out that there are many hundreds that the Council in line with Government Policy,that would be without any where to live.Basically the Council missed the opportunity to do years ago, to do what they suddenly thik is a good idea by buying up H.M.O. to turn them into family homes.If our Council took more interest in serving the needs of the locals and less time on numerous grandiose schemes that never seem to turn out as promised,we wouldn't have needed Mr D. Wells, to do their job for them. As regardst of his ideas,I would agree with most of them,the town definitely needs a radical sort out and in todays market most of it's facilities
and lack of them,are years behind what the town needs to drag it into the 21st century. At least he's put his money where most have only stood by.
By the way ,I'm not an employee or an associate of Mr. Wells, Bt I should imagine that there are plenty in the building trade who have survived on his work and payments.

Score: -10

buickboy
12:10pm Fri 24 Jan 14

spotthis wrote…

With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now "felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised! There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?

Dave Wells for councillor ? why not ? In fact Dave Wells for mayor would be more like it !! I for one would vote for him, he started with nothing and has worked harder than most people all his life to get where he is today.
(Unlike ALL the party leaders in Westminster today, every one of whom without exception were born into money and privilege)
If he had not provided social housing when the goverment refused to, who would have??
Yes he is wealthy and successful, he has a right to be.
I've known him since I was a yongster and I like the man.
Good luck Dave, ( jealousy's an awful thing, ignore them)
Taff M. xx

[quote][p][bold]spotthis[/bold] wrote:
With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now "felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised! There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?[/p][/quote]Dave Wells for councillor ? why not ? In fact Dave Wells for mayor would be more like it !! I for one would vote for him, he started with nothing and has worked harder than most people all his life to get where he is today.
(Unlike ALL the party leaders in Westminster today, every one of whom without exception were born into money and privilege)
If he had not provided social housing when the goverment refused to, who would have??
Yes he is wealthy and successful, he has a right to be.
I've known him since I was a yongster and I like the man.
Good luck Dave, ( jealousy's an awful thing, ignore them)
Taff M. xxbuickboy

spotthis wrote…

With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now "felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised! There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?

Dave Wells for councillor ? why not ? In fact Dave Wells for mayor would be more like it !! I for one would vote for him, he started with nothing and has worked harder than most people all his life to get where he is today.
(Unlike ALL the party leaders in Westminster today, every one of whom without exception were born into money and privilege)
If he had not provided social housing when the goverment refused to, who would have??
Yes he is wealthy and successful, he has a right to be.
I've known him since I was a yongster and I like the man.
Good luck Dave, ( jealousy's an awful thing, ignore them)
Taff M. xx

Score: -37

royeveleigh
12:11pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.royeveleigh

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Score: 38

BmthNewshound
12:17pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Having watched the video of Mr Wells he appeared to be somewhat rambling and being careful not to either fully endorse or openly criticise Beesley - after all although he may have taken a back seat in his company it is still his company and is dependent on the support of the Council.
.
Agree with the Imax, pulling the plug on Osborne and Exeter Road (bus station) comments - Wells makes a valid point that the site isn't really big enough for a modern bus station and the cost of the CPO would be ridiculously high.
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Disagree with demolishing the Pavilion. It may be out of date but its the only theatre Bournemouth has. However, rather than tinkering around the edges a full refurbishment is required and the Council would be better off spending money doing that than CPOing the Exeter Road site.
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The Town Hall was originally built as a hotel (Mont Dore Hotel). But just as it is out of date as a municipal building it is out of date as a hotel. Bournemouth couldn't sustain a 5*+ hotel - look at the how the Royal Bath has declined, from 5* luxury to tatty coach party hotel.

Having watched the video of Mr Wells he appeared to be somewhat rambling and being careful not to either fully endorse or openly criticise Beesley - after all although he may have taken a back seat in his company it is still his company and is dependent on the support of the Council.
.
Agree with the Imax, pulling the plug on Osborne and Exeter Road (bus station) comments - Wells makes a valid point that the site isn't really big enough for a modern bus station and the cost of the CPO would be ridiculously high.
.
Disagree with demolishing the Pavilion. It may be out of date but its the only theatre Bournemouth has. However, rather than tinkering around the edges a full refurbishment is required and the Council would be better off spending money doing that than CPOing the Exeter Road site.
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The Town Hall was originally built as a hotel (Mont Dore Hotel). But just as it is out of date as a municipal building it is out of date as a hotel. Bournemouth couldn't sustain a 5*+ hotel - look at the how the Royal Bath has declined, from 5* luxury to tatty coach party hotel.BmthNewshound

Having watched the video of Mr Wells he appeared to be somewhat rambling and being careful not to either fully endorse or openly criticise Beesley - after all although he may have taken a back seat in his company it is still his company and is dependent on the support of the Council.
.
Agree with the Imax, pulling the plug on Osborne and Exeter Road (bus station) comments - Wells makes a valid point that the site isn't really big enough for a modern bus station and the cost of the CPO would be ridiculously high.
.
Disagree with demolishing the Pavilion. It may be out of date but its the only theatre Bournemouth has. However, rather than tinkering around the edges a full refurbishment is required and the Council would be better off spending money doing that than CPOing the Exeter Road site.
.
The Town Hall was originally built as a hotel (Mont Dore Hotel). But just as it is out of date as a municipal building it is out of date as a hotel. Bournemouth couldn't sustain a 5*+ hotel - look at the how the Royal Bath has declined, from 5* luxury to tatty coach party hotel.

Score: 7

Chriswood
12:34pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Well done Dave. Some great long term and fresh ideas. Something the Town Centre needs.

Well done Dave. Some great long term and fresh ideas. Something the Town Centre needs.Chriswood

Well done Dave. Some great long term and fresh ideas. Something the Town Centre needs.

Score: -27

Chriswood
12:36pm Fri 24 Jan 14

royeveleigh wrote…

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.

[quote][p][bold]royeveleigh[/bold] wrote:
Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.[/p][/quote]Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.Chriswood

royeveleigh wrote…

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.

Score: -38

Eddie's dog
1:10pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Suggest we forget about democracy and elected councils; just listen to the views spouted by ego driven 'businessmen' such as Dave Wells, Eddie Mitchell, etc............ any others?

Suggest we forget about democracy and elected councils; just listen to the views spouted by ego driven 'businessmen' such as Dave Wells, Eddie Mitchell, etc............ any others?Eddie's dog

Suggest we forget about democracy and elected councils; just listen to the views spouted by ego driven 'businessmen' such as Dave Wells, Eddie Mitchell, etc............ any others?

Score: 6

onetimeapathetic
1:13pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Chriswood wrote…

royeveleigh wrote…

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.

The man you are talking about single handedly turned Boscombe into what it is now so clearly you must either work for him or be a relative

[quote][p][bold]Chriswood[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]royeveleigh[/bold] wrote:
Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.[/p][/quote]Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.[/p][/quote]The man you are talking about single handedly turned Boscombe into what it is now so clearly you must either work for him or be a relativeonetimeapathetic

Chriswood wrote…

royeveleigh wrote…

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.

The man you are talking about single handedly turned Boscombe into what it is now so clearly you must either work for him or be a relative

Score: 26

addntox
1:27pm Fri 24 Jan 14

with the millions he gets off the local councils every month (as well s private rents etc) why not put his money where his mouth is or SHUT UP

if half these ideas where goers he would of put the money in

most of the housing problems in the town are his fault -

he might have might pretend to be caring now but it was not long ago that he beat up anyone and everyone- thats why he takes a back seat these days - so tht they can put a freiendly persona.

Any concience that last week Beasley promised to get rid of rogu landlords- now Wellsy is saying what a lovely guy he is?

with the millions he gets off the local councils every month (as well s private rents etc) why not put his money where his mouth is or SHUT UP
if half these ideas where goers he would of put the money in
most of the housing problems in the town are his fault -
he might have might pretend to be caring now but it was not long ago that he beat up anyone and everyone- thats why he takes a back seat these days - so tht they can put a freiendly persona.
Any concience that last week Beasley promised to get rid of rogu landlords- now Wellsy is saying what a lovely guy he is?addntox

with the millions he gets off the local councils every month (as well s private rents etc) why not put his money where his mouth is or SHUT UP

if half these ideas where goers he would of put the money in

most of the housing problems in the town are his fault -

he might have might pretend to be caring now but it was not long ago that he beat up anyone and everyone- thats why he takes a back seat these days - so tht they can put a freiendly persona.

Any concience that last week Beasley promised to get rid of rogu landlords- now Wellsy is saying what a lovely guy he is?

Score: 15

GeorgeW64
1:38pm Fri 24 Jan 14

I would rather see all his properties demolished and his tenants rehomed in another town.

I would rather see all his properties demolished and his tenants rehomed in another town.GeorgeW64

I would rather see all his properties demolished and his tenants rehomed in another town.

Score: 25

kalebmoledirt
1:46pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Obviously not everyone,s favourite but it,s the best suggestion I,'ve heard on a long term plan for Bournemouth.At least his local and no known vested interest. As for the people that made him millions they were largely encouraged to the area by the services provided by the very well funded addiction services who I doubt very much consulted with the council as to where the influx of alcoholic and drug addicts would live once they dropped out of treament.Then there was the home office funded paedophile program that health authorities all over the country sent there offenders to the Bournemouth area to receive specialist phycolagist as it happened she was marched out of the hospital after a couple of years when it was discovered she had absolutely no qualifications .the the paedophiles were already living here and probably unbeknownst to Mr Wells in some of his properties,but the council presumably knew So Mr Wells although no Angel is no worse than squeky clean council's a specialists that influence who lives here

Obviously not everyone,s favourite but it,s the best suggestion I,'ve heard on a long term plan for Bournemouth.At least his local and no known vested interest. As for the people that made him millions they were largely encouraged to the area by the services provided by the very well funded addiction services who I doubt very much consulted with the council as to where the influx of alcoholic and drug addicts would live once they dropped out of treament.Then there was the home office funded paedophile program that health authorities all over the country sent there offenders to the Bournemouth area to receive specialist phycolagist as it happened she was marched out of the hospital after a couple of years when it was discovered she had absolutely no qualifications .the the paedophiles were already living here and probably unbeknownst to Mr Wells in some of his properties,but the council presumably knew So Mr Wells although no Angel is no worse than squeky clean council's a specialists that influence who lives herekalebmoledirt

Obviously not everyone,s favourite but it,s the best suggestion I,'ve heard on a long term plan for Bournemouth.At least his local and no known vested interest. As for the people that made him millions they were largely encouraged to the area by the services provided by the very well funded addiction services who I doubt very much consulted with the council as to where the influx of alcoholic and drug addicts would live once they dropped out of treament.Then there was the home office funded paedophile program that health authorities all over the country sent there offenders to the Bournemouth area to receive specialist phycolagist as it happened she was marched out of the hospital after a couple of years when it was discovered she had absolutely no qualifications .the the paedophiles were already living here and probably unbeknownst to Mr Wells in some of his properties,but the council presumably knew So Mr Wells although no Angel is no worse than squeky clean council's a specialists that influence who lives here

Score: -12

mark.s
2:02pm Fri 24 Jan 14

DW may not be a nice man, in fact he's about as unscrupulous as they come... but regardless of agreeing or not with each point, at least here we see an actual plan for the town containing some logic.

The council couldn't do likewise in a 100 years.

DW may not be a nice man, in fact he's about as unscrupulous as they come... but regardless of agreeing or not with each point, at least here we see an actual plan for the town containing some logic.
The council couldn't do likewise in a 100 years.mark.s

DW may not be a nice man, in fact he's about as unscrupulous as they come... but regardless of agreeing or not with each point, at least here we see an actual plan for the town containing some logic.

The council couldn't do likewise in a 100 years.

Score: -13

H2o-hara
2:16pm Fri 24 Jan 14

The Imax would have made a lovely , lovely , lovely casino ? And that it should have stayed up ? ...Why demolish it ? Instead we can demolish the Pavillion and build ' something' there but not sure what !
I listened to as far as the bus station bit and stopped the video as I couldn't listen any more to this . It seems he certainly does live up to his reputation and can't say I am at all keen . ... Obviously thinks he owns the town already !
Thanks Mr Wells and sit back down and we'll see or hear what the rest of the town think .

The Imax would have made a lovely , lovely , lovely casino ? And that it should have stayed up ? ...Why demolish it ? Instead we can demolish the Pavillion and build ' something' there but not sure what !
I listened to as far as the bus station bit and stopped the video as I couldn't listen any more to this . It seems he certainly does live up to his reputation and can't say I am at all keen . ... Obviously thinks he owns the town already !
Thanks Mr Wells and sit back down and we'll see or hear what the rest of the town think .H2o-hara

The Imax would have made a lovely , lovely , lovely casino ? And that it should have stayed up ? ...Why demolish it ? Instead we can demolish the Pavillion and build ' something' there but not sure what !
I listened to as far as the bus station bit and stopped the video as I couldn't listen any more to this . It seems he certainly does live up to his reputation and can't say I am at all keen . ... Obviously thinks he owns the town already !
Thanks Mr Wells and sit back down and we'll see or hear what the rest of the town think .

Score: 10

In Absentia
2:17pm Fri 24 Jan 14

There's no real need for the personal remarks made about DW, but for me the main legitimate concern here is why this individual gets a mouthpiece via local print media ahead of anyone else? He's a property owner, not an elected representative of the local community. In theory any of us should have the right to get a platform of this sort, but it would never happen.

There's no real need for the personal remarks made about DW, but for me the main legitimate concern here is why this individual gets a mouthpiece via local print media ahead of anyone else? He's a property owner, not an elected representative of the local community. In theory any of us should have the right to get a platform of this sort, but it would never happen.In Absentia

There's no real need for the personal remarks made about DW, but for me the main legitimate concern here is why this individual gets a mouthpiece via local print media ahead of anyone else? He's a property owner, not an elected representative of the local community. In theory any of us should have the right to get a platform of this sort, but it would never happen.

Score: 14

bmthgirl64
2:44pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Chriswood wrote…

royeveleigh wrote…

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.

what tosh!

[quote][p][bold]Chriswood[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]royeveleigh[/bold] wrote:
Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.[/p][/quote]Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.[/p][/quote]what tosh!bmthgirl64

Chriswood wrote…

royeveleigh wrote…

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.

what tosh!

Score: 16

bmthgirl64
2:45pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Chriswood wrote…

royeveleigh wrote…

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.

what tosh! The passing years can't obliterate his history

[quote][p][bold]Chriswood[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]royeveleigh[/bold] wrote:
Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.[/p][/quote]Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.[/p][/quote]what tosh! The passing years can't obliterate his historybmthgirl64

Chriswood wrote…

royeveleigh wrote…

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.

what tosh! The passing years can't obliterate his history

Score: 20

H2o-hara
3:04pm Fri 24 Jan 14

In Absentia wrote…

There's no real need for the personal remarks made about DW, but for me the main legitimate concern here is why this individual gets a mouthpiece via local print media ahead of anyone else? He's a property owner, not an elected representative of the local community. In theory any of us should have the right to get a platform of this sort, but it would never happen.

Exactly my opinion too !

[quote][p][bold]In Absentia[/bold] wrote:
There's no real need for the personal remarks made about DW, but for me the main legitimate concern here is why this individual gets a mouthpiece via local print media ahead of anyone else? He's a property owner, not an elected representative of the local community. In theory any of us should have the right to get a platform of this sort, but it would never happen.[/p][/quote]Exactly my opinion too !H2o-hara

In Absentia wrote…

There's no real need for the personal remarks made about DW, but for me the main legitimate concern here is why this individual gets a mouthpiece via local print media ahead of anyone else? He's a property owner, not an elected representative of the local community. In theory any of us should have the right to get a platform of this sort, but it would never happen.

Exactly my opinion too !

Score: 9

[deleted]
3:10pm Fri 24 Jan 14

[deleted]

Well, Dave, you want to put your own company in order.it's a shambles.
If your company was as quick as changing it name and painting it's vans to dealing with people's long term maintenance issues you'd be walking on water.
You maybe the biggest but certainly not the best.
It's in one ear and out the other.An aroma od sponsored bulls**t.
So 'Dubai Dave' praises cllr Beesley.i worry Mr Underhill if i were you.For if it wasn't Nick King who was the Conservative candidate, he wouldn't of backed you.
Remember this is the man who destroyed Boscombe West in the seventies.Flooded the Springbourne area with cars that the engine's fell out
Remember Dave Wells may say he supports this and supports that. But in reality it's about the Wells Dynasty. And have you ever seen a man who once said 'Once they know who their Landlord is they soon pay'', have a life size pink poodle in his office.politicaltrainspotter

Well, Dave, you want to put your own company in order.it's a shambles.

If your company was as quick as changing it name and painting it's vans to dealing with people's long term maintenance issues you'd be walking on water.

You maybe the biggest but certainly not the best.

It's in one ear and out the other.An aroma od sponsored bulls**t.

So 'Dubai Dave' praises cllr Beesley.i worry Mr Underhill if i were you.For if it wasn't Nick King who was the Conservative candidate, he wouldn't of backed you.

Remember this is the man who destroyed Boscombe West in the seventies.Flooded the Springbourne area with cars that the engine's fell out

Remember Dave Wells may say he supports this and supports that. But in reality it's about the Wells Dynasty. And have you ever seen a man who once said 'Once they know who their Landlord is they soon pay'', have a life size pink poodle in his office.

Score: 26

Gastines3
3:20pm Fri 24 Jan 14

The obvious answer for the Echo accused of being Mr.Wells mouthpiece, is to ask our local Councillors what their 'Vision' is, albeit with our money.So far on their record, I think I'd sooner Mr.Wells ideas and the use of our money than the spectacular deals being foisted on us by he Council who are liable when a loss is made,or in the usual scenario,is a complete co-k-up.

The obvious answer for the Echo accused of being Mr.Wells mouthpiece, is to ask our local Councillors what their 'Vision' is, albeit with our money.So far on their record, I think I'd sooner Mr.Wells ideas and the use of our money than the spectacular deals being foisted on us by he Council who are liable when a loss is made,or in the usual scenario,is a complete co-k-up.Gastines3

The obvious answer for the Echo accused of being Mr.Wells mouthpiece, is to ask our local Councillors what their 'Vision' is, albeit with our money.So far on their record, I think I'd sooner Mr.Wells ideas and the use of our money than the spectacular deals being foisted on us by he Council who are liable when a loss is made,or in the usual scenario,is a complete co-k-up.

Score: 2

muscliffman
4:05pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Interesting comments in response to this man's ideas and some pretty personal stuff - although perhaps the latter is based as much on a repute gained by popular old hearsay more than his recent mainstream business activities.

But the one thing that really annoys me and no doubt not a few others is that Dave thought of all the ideas that made him very successful before any of us did! He played the useless not fit for purpose 'system' and won - good luck to him, apart from with his Bus Station suggestion, I believe it should be back on the Exeter Road site.

Interesting comments in response to this man's ideas and some pretty personal stuff - although perhaps the latter is based as much on a repute gained by popular old hearsay more than his recent mainstream business activities.
But the one thing that really annoys me and no doubt not a few others is that Dave thought of all the ideas that made him very successful before any of us did! He played the useless not fit for purpose 'system' and won - good luck to him, apart from with his Bus Station suggestion, I believe it should be back on the Exeter Road site.muscliffman

Interesting comments in response to this man's ideas and some pretty personal stuff - although perhaps the latter is based as much on a repute gained by popular old hearsay more than his recent mainstream business activities.

But the one thing that really annoys me and no doubt not a few others is that Dave thought of all the ideas that made him very successful before any of us did! He played the useless not fit for purpose 'system' and won - good luck to him, apart from with his Bus Station suggestion, I believe it should be back on the Exeter Road site.

Score: -5

politicaltrainspotter
4:06pm Fri 24 Jan 14

buickboy wrote…

spotthis wrote…

With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now "felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised! There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?

Dave Wells for councillor ? why not ? In fact Dave Wells for mayor would be more like it !! I for one would vote for him, he started with nothing and has worked harder than most people all his life to get where he is today. (Unlike ALL the party leaders in Westminster today, every one of whom without exception were born into money and privilege) If he had not provided social housing when the goverment refused to, who would have?? Yes he is wealthy and successful, he has a right to be. I've known him since I was a yongster and I like the man. Good luck Dave, ( jealousy's an awful thing, ignore them) Taff M. xx

He made his wealth on the misery of others and still to this day he does.I don't think he can run for Councillor the past will stick with him.

A Dept of Works and Pension saw how much he charges for a one bed flat and fell off his chair.Ikea shares has gone up as all the new builds are flat packs.They're like toys to him.I'll play with this one for a while.Get in good tenants and then as soon as another building is built then the top building falls down the league and soon the riff- raff is let in.

So all those people who have paid over the odds and the tax payer who have paid the benefits for substandard accomodation.

Only the other day a tenant told me she had 'rats in her building.' I said 'don't worry the councillors will be gone soon.'.'No, she said rats'.

Stick to Sandbanks or Dubai, Dave as you have created enough problems in the town and the promises that you gave to residents before building a property in a nice area has come true.In fact, the police should have their own parking bay.It's no jealousy.why people criticise Dave Wells it's the way he has done it.In fact i am sure if there is an after life 'Wellsy' will come back as a seagull.Because as a person he has gone everywhere and has sh*t on everyone.

He backs the Conservatives in political election and then an pusedo independent in the Police and Crime Commisioners election.Soon he'll have more face than 'Big Ben.'

[quote][p][bold]buickboy[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]spotthis[/bold] wrote: With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now "felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised! There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?[/p][/quote]Dave Wells for councillor ? why not ? In fact Dave Wells for mayor would be more like it !! I for one would vote for him, he started with nothing and has worked harder than most people all his life to get where he is today. (Unlike ALL the party leaders in Westminster today, every one of whom without exception were born into money and privilege) If he had not provided social housing when the goverment refused to, who would have?? Yes he is wealthy and successful, he has a right to be. I've known him since I was a yongster and I like the man. Good luck Dave, ( jealousy's an awful thing, ignore them) Taff M. xx[/p][/quote]He made his wealth on the misery of others and still to this day he does.I don't think he can run for Councillor the past will stick with him.
A Dept of Works and Pension saw how much he charges for a one bed flat and fell off his chair.Ikea shares has gone up as all the new builds are flat packs.They're like toys to him.I'll play with this one for a while.Get in good tenants and then as soon as another building is built then the top building falls down the league and soon the riff- raff is let in.
So all those people who have paid over the odds and the tax payer who have paid the benefits for substandard accomodation.
Only the other day a tenant told me she had 'rats in her building.' I said 'don't worry the councillors will be gone soon.'.'No, she said rats'.
Stick to Sandbanks or Dubai, Dave as you have created enough problems in the town and the promises that you gave to residents before building a property in a nice area has come true.In fact, the police should have their own parking bay.It's no jealousy.why people criticise Dave Wells it's the way he has done it.In fact i am sure if there is an after life 'Wellsy' will come back as a seagull.Because as a person he has gone everywhere and has sh*t on everyone.
He backs the Conservatives in political election and then an pusedo independent in the Police and Crime Commisioners election.Soon he'll have more face than 'Big Ben.'politicaltrainspotter

buickboy wrote…

spotthis wrote…

With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now "felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised! There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?

Dave Wells for councillor ? why not ? In fact Dave Wells for mayor would be more like it !! I for one would vote for him, he started with nothing and has worked harder than most people all his life to get where he is today. (Unlike ALL the party leaders in Westminster today, every one of whom without exception were born into money and privilege) If he had not provided social housing when the goverment refused to, who would have?? Yes he is wealthy and successful, he has a right to be. I've known him since I was a yongster and I like the man. Good luck Dave, ( jealousy's an awful thing, ignore them) Taff M. xx

He made his wealth on the misery of others and still to this day he does.I don't think he can run for Councillor the past will stick with him.

A Dept of Works and Pension saw how much he charges for a one bed flat and fell off his chair.Ikea shares has gone up as all the new builds are flat packs.They're like toys to him.I'll play with this one for a while.Get in good tenants and then as soon as another building is built then the top building falls down the league and soon the riff- raff is let in.

So all those people who have paid over the odds and the tax payer who have paid the benefits for substandard accomodation.

Only the other day a tenant told me she had 'rats in her building.' I said 'don't worry the councillors will be gone soon.'.'No, she said rats'.

Stick to Sandbanks or Dubai, Dave as you have created enough problems in the town and the promises that you gave to residents before building a property in a nice area has come true.In fact, the police should have their own parking bay.It's no jealousy.why people criticise Dave Wells it's the way he has done it.In fact i am sure if there is an after life 'Wellsy' will come back as a seagull.Because as a person he has gone everywhere and has sh*t on everyone.

He backs the Conservatives in political election and then an pusedo independent in the Police and Crime Commisioners election.Soon he'll have more face than 'Big Ben.'

Score: 15

retrogeoff
4:11pm Fri 24 Jan 14

DW never did understand; never wanted to understand; never will understand. Been like it all his life. Tragic outcomes for Bournemouth. But he is not alone. Evidence everywhere.

DW never did understand; never wanted to understand; never will understand. Been like it all his life. Tragic outcomes for Bournemouth. But he is not alone. Evidence everywhere.retrogeoff

DW never did understand; never wanted to understand; never will understand. Been like it all his life. Tragic outcomes for Bournemouth. But he is not alone. Evidence everywhere.

Score: 6

politicaltrainspotter
5:27pm Fri 24 Jan 14

I just love the subject of Dave Wells.He said 'nobody has heard of Trevor Osbourne. Well, Dave, everybody has heard of you and for the wrong reasons.proud of that ? .Dispatches 'Landlords From Hell. Shelter, Citizen Advice to name a few.Refusing to give an interview to Jon Snow as you could not defend your companies practices.Then putting Steve in front of the camera's who was asked a question and looked liked a rabbit in headlights.

So they call themselves DWPHousing partnership.but the secret is they won't reveal who they are in partnership with.Exempt from a Freedom of Information request they could still find a Subject Access Request submitted.If he has got partnerships then it is not with his tenants who further his wealth and pay his staff wages.

Don't think that DW tenants want to be here.They have no choice.It is very transient.And when they do manage to find another property i cannot believe the relief and joy that they express.I don't think we are tenants but inmates!..Don't write off DW tenants completely. They're are some very decent people but as stated earlier they all want to leave.These are not homes, they are hostels.and there seems to be a mutual feeling about it.DW doesn't want you in them long and neither does the tenants.

We have a saying whe someone moves it called 'early release' but no tagging required

Have a nice weekend because i have got a lot off my chest and the fact is that it is all true.

I just love the subject of Dave Wells.He said 'nobody has heard of Trevor Osbourne. Well, Dave, everybody has heard of you and for the wrong reasons.proud of that ? .Dispatches 'Landlords From Hell. Shelter, Citizen Advice to name a few.Refusing to give an interview to Jon Snow as you could not defend your companies practices.Then putting Steve in front of the camera's who was asked a question and looked liked a rabbit in headlights.
So they call themselves DWPHousing partnership.but the secret is they won't reveal who they are in partnership with.Exempt from a Freedom of Information request they could still find a Subject Access Request submitted.If he has got partnerships then it is not with his tenants who further his wealth and pay his staff wages.
Don't think that DW tenants want to be here.They have no choice.It is very transient.And when they do manage to find another property i cannot believe the relief and joy that they express.I don't think we are tenants but inmates!..Don't write off DW tenants completely. They're are some very decent people but as stated earlier they all want to leave.These are not homes, they are hostels.and there seems to be a mutual feeling about it.DW doesn't want you in them long and neither does the tenants.
We have a saying whe someone moves it called 'early release' but no tagging required
Have a nice weekend because i have got a lot off my chest and the fact is that it is all true.politicaltrainspotter

I just love the subject of Dave Wells.He said 'nobody has heard of Trevor Osbourne. Well, Dave, everybody has heard of you and for the wrong reasons.proud of that ? .Dispatches 'Landlords From Hell. Shelter, Citizen Advice to name a few.Refusing to give an interview to Jon Snow as you could not defend your companies practices.Then putting Steve in front of the camera's who was asked a question and looked liked a rabbit in headlights.

So they call themselves DWPHousing partnership.but the secret is they won't reveal who they are in partnership with.Exempt from a Freedom of Information request they could still find a Subject Access Request submitted.If he has got partnerships then it is not with his tenants who further his wealth and pay his staff wages.

Don't think that DW tenants want to be here.They have no choice.It is very transient.And when they do manage to find another property i cannot believe the relief and joy that they express.I don't think we are tenants but inmates!..Don't write off DW tenants completely. They're are some very decent people but as stated earlier they all want to leave.These are not homes, they are hostels.and there seems to be a mutual feeling about it.DW doesn't want you in them long and neither does the tenants.

We have a saying whe someone moves it called 'early release' but no tagging required

Have a nice weekend because i have got a lot off my chest and the fact is that it is all true.

Score: 26

kalebmoledirt
5:42pm Fri 24 Jan 14

bmthgirl64 wrote…

Chriswood wrote…

royeveleigh wrote…

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.

what tosh! The passing years can't obliterate his history

Bit like the Catholic church

[quote][p][bold]bmthgirl64[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Chriswood[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]royeveleigh[/bold] wrote:
Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.[/p][/quote]Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.[/p][/quote]what tosh! The passing years can't obliterate his history[/p][/quote]Bit like the Catholic churchkalebmoledirt

bmthgirl64 wrote…

Chriswood wrote…

royeveleigh wrote…

Words cannot express my contempt for such a vile and evil man as Dave Wells.

Dave is not vile and evil. He is a strong businessman yes, but has a compassionate and caring side as well.

what tosh! The passing years can't obliterate his history

Bit like the Catholic church

Score: 5

MrPitiful
6:39pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Putting whatever people think of him, have heard about him or whatever aside, he does raise some worthwhile points.

A lot of the buiildings and land in the town aren't used to the full and some of the plans we hear about aren't always as joined up as they should be.

Fresh brains in the council are required to take the town forward both as a tourist spot & a place to live.

Unfortunately, because we have the same old faces in power with the same old agendas, like he says, things aren't seemingly going to change in our lifetime.

Putting whatever people think of him, have heard about him or whatever aside, he does raise some worthwhile points.
A lot of the buiildings and land in the town aren't used to the full and some of the plans we hear about aren't always as joined up as they should be.
Fresh brains in the council are required to take the town forward both as a tourist spot & a place to live.
Unfortunately, because we have the same old faces in power with the same old agendas, like he says, things aren't seemingly going to change in our lifetime.MrPitiful

Putting whatever people think of him, have heard about him or whatever aside, he does raise some worthwhile points.

A lot of the buiildings and land in the town aren't used to the full and some of the plans we hear about aren't always as joined up as they should be.

Fresh brains in the council are required to take the town forward both as a tourist spot & a place to live.

Unfortunately, because we have the same old faces in power with the same old agendas, like he says, things aren't seemingly going to change in our lifetime.

Score: -4

Yankee1
11:04pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Dave Wells would like to turn Bournemouth into Bridlington, if he saw a profit in doing it.

Dave Wells would like to turn Bournemouth into Bridlington, if he saw a profit in doing it.Yankee1

Dave Wells would like to turn Bournemouth into Bridlington, if he saw a profit in doing it.

Score: 3

peterlucas
11:13pm Fri 24 Jan 14

Demolishing the Pavillion is an outrageous suggestion. Not only is it a historical building that brings character to our town center, its also a well used functional building. Dave Wells just shows here how out of touch he is.

Demolishing the Pavillion is an outrageous suggestion. Not only is it a historical building that brings character to our town center, its also a well used functional building. Dave Wells just shows here how out of touch he is.peterlucas

Demolishing the Pavillion is an outrageous suggestion. Not only is it a historical building that brings character to our town center, its also a well used functional building. Dave Wells just shows here how out of touch he is.

Score: 11

Loyal2AFCB
12:14am Sat 25 Jan 14

Which convicted criminal does the Echo plan on giving platform to next?

Which convicted criminal does the Echo plan on giving platform to next?Loyal2AFCB

Which convicted criminal does the Echo plan on giving platform to next?

Score: 12

[deleted]
4:32am Sat 25 Jan 14

[deleted]

[quote][p][bold]buickboy[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]spotthis[/bold] wrote:
With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now "felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised! There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?[/p][/quote]Dave Wells for councillor ? why not ? In fact Dave Wells for mayor would be more like it !! I for one would vote for him, he started with nothing and has worked harder than most people all his life to get where he is today.
(Unlike ALL the party leaders in Westminster today, every one of whom without exception were born into money and privilege)
If he had not provided social housing when the goverment refused to, who would have??
Yes he is wealthy and successful, he has a right to be.
I've known him since I was a yongster and I like the man.
Good luck Dave, ( jealousy's an awful thing, ignore them)
Taff M. xx[/p][/quote]As you were brought down the road from Mr Wells Taffy, you would know him well, most of us are not jealous and of course he has a write to spout off just as you and I have but it is a bit rich for the echo to give him a platform with his daft idea's about a new bus hub.
Last thing is it mandatory to become a Councillor you have to have been to Dorchester prison as Mr Wells has or is that forgotten!!!Redgolfer

buickboy wrote…

spotthis wrote…

With Mr. Well's praises for Cllr. Beesley and his declaration that he now "felt free to speak out now he was taking a back seat at DWP Housing Partnership", does this mean he is going to run as a Councillor? Dear God in heaven but I would not be surprised! There seems to be plenty of relationships and partnerships already between those in the Town Hall and those involved in other dubious activities that have not been stopped, so why not be upfront about it?

Dave Wells for councillor ? why not ? In fact Dave Wells for mayor would be more like it !! I for one would vote for him, he started with nothing and has worked harder than most people all his life to get where he is today.
(Unlike ALL the party leaders in Westminster today, every one of whom without exception were born into money and privilege)
If he had not provided social housing when the goverment refused to, who would have??
Yes he is wealthy and successful, he has a right to be.
I've known him since I was a yongster and I like the man.
Good luck Dave, ( jealousy's an awful thing, ignore them)
Taff M. xx

As you were brought down the road from Mr Wells Taffy, you would know him well, most of us are not jealous and of course he has a write to spout off just as you and I have but it is a bit rich for the echo to give him a platform with his daft idea's about a new bus hub.
Last thing is it mandatory to become a Councillor you have to have been to Dorchester prison as Mr Wells has or is that forgotten!!!

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Count Mehin
5:43am Sat 25 Jan 14

Just learned that the IMAX is gone -- so happy to hear it. Hope nothing tall goes up there ... tks.
Toronto Canada

Just learned that the IMAX is gone -- so happy to hear it. Hope nothing tall goes up there ... tks.
Toronto CanadaCount Mehin

Just learned that the IMAX is gone -- so happy to hear it. Hope nothing tall goes up there ... tks.
Toronto Canada

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kalebmoledirt
7:37am Sat 25 Jan 14

Count Mehin wrote…

Just learned that the IMAX is gone -- so happy to hear it. Hope nothing tall goes up there ... tks.
Toronto Canada

Do yo mean a model of Toronto complete with CN tower?

[quote][p][bold]Count Mehin[/bold] wrote:
Just learned that the IMAX is gone -- so happy to hear it. Hope nothing tall goes up there ... tks.
Toronto Canada[/p][/quote]Do yo mean a model of Toronto complete with CN tower?kalebmoledirt

Count Mehin wrote…

Just learned that the IMAX is gone -- so happy to hear it. Hope nothing tall goes up there ... tks.
Toronto Canada

Do yo mean a model of Toronto complete with CN tower?

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Kiki1973
4:52pm Sat 25 Jan 14

Any man whose vision is to promote gambling and destroy culture is one who shouldn't have a say in the towns planning. Let's remember that he isn't a town planner, he's a property developer (and not a reputable one). That means he's in it for his coffers, not for town residents. That's all it boils down to.

Any man whose vision is to promote gambling and destroy culture is one who shouldn't have a say in the towns planning. Let's remember that he isn't a town planner, he's a property developer (and not a reputable one). That means he's in it for his coffers, not for town residents. That's all it boils down to.Kiki1973

Any man whose vision is to promote gambling and destroy culture is one who shouldn't have a say in the towns planning. Let's remember that he isn't a town planner, he's a property developer (and not a reputable one). That means he's in it for his coffers, not for town residents. That's all it boils down to.

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alexa222
9:32pm Sat 25 Jan 14

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alexa222
9:34pm Sat 25 Jan 14

My plan? To buy his houses off him and invest in doing them up to not look like crack houses. That should help with regeneration.

My plan? To buy his houses off him and invest in doing them up to not look like crack houses. That should help with regeneration.alexa222

My plan? To buy his houses off him and invest in doing them up to not look like crack houses. That should help with regeneration.

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alexa222
10:17pm Sat 25 Jan 14

oh no> I just realised. All this intense negative feeling is like "Big Brother Competitor" catnip to newspapers. It won't make them stop!! This will fuel the fires - He'll make front page next week. The controversy of his insanity (please see the article and all comments below) will make him easy copy for the Echo. Up the numbers Daily Mail style. Anyone know any decent developers locally like McKay that should get a mention?

oh no> I just realised. All this intense negative feeling is like "Big Brother Competitor" catnip to newspapers. It won't make them stop!! This will fuel the fires - He'll make front page next week. The controversy of his insanity (please see the article and all comments below) will make him easy copy for the Echo. Up the numbers Daily Mail style. Anyone know any decent developers locally like McKay that should get a mention?alexa222

oh no> I just realised. All this intense negative feeling is like "Big Brother Competitor" catnip to newspapers. It won't make them stop!! This will fuel the fires - He'll make front page next week. The controversy of his insanity (please see the article and all comments below) will make him easy copy for the Echo. Up the numbers Daily Mail style. Anyone know any decent developers locally like McKay that should get a mention?

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[deleted]
10:30pm Sat 25 Jan 14

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[quote][p][bold]H2o-hara[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]In Absentia[/bold] wrote:
There's no real need for the personal remarks made about DW, but for me the main legitimate concern here is why this individual gets a mouthpiece via local print media ahead of anyone else? He's a property owner, not an elected representative of the local community. In theory any of us should have the right to get a platform of this sort, but it would never happen.[/p][/quote]Exactly my opinion too ![/p][/quote]This guy used payed bully boys to frighten beat up and terrify people.In both the car and rental businesses .
I know people who bought cars from him many years ago,they were duly threatened if they made reports of him selling defective cars .
Funny how bent money becomes clean and then he's a proper business man with views that decent people should hear ...........lmfao !!!!Peroni

H2o-hara wrote…

In Absentia wrote…

There's no real need for the personal remarks made about DW, but for me the main legitimate concern here is why this individual gets a mouthpiece via local print media ahead of anyone else? He's a property owner, not an elected representative of the local community. In theory any of us should have the right to get a platform of this sort, but it would never happen.

Exactly my opinion too !

This guy used payed bully boys to frighten beat up and terrify people.In both the car and rental businesses .
I know people who bought cars from him many years ago,they were duly threatened if they made reports of him selling defective cars .
Funny how bent money becomes clean and then he's a proper business man with views that decent people should hear ...........lmfao !!!!

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[deleted]
11:22pm Sat 25 Jan 14

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[quote][p][bold]politicaltrainspotte
r[/bold] wrote:
Well, Dave, you want to put your own company in order.it's a shambles.
If your company was as quick as changing it name and painting it's vans to dealing with people's long term maintenance issues you'd be walking on water.
You maybe the biggest but certainly not the best.
It's in one ear and out the other.An aroma od sponsored bulls**t.
So 'Dubai Dave' praises cllr Beesley.i worry Mr Underhill if i were you.For if it wasn't Nick King who was the Conservative candidate, he wouldn't of backed you.
Remember this is the man who destroyed Boscombe West in the seventies.Flooded the Springbourne area with cars that the engine's fell out
Remember Dave Wells may say he supports this and supports that. But in reality it's about the Wells Dynasty. And have you ever seen a man who once said 'Once they know who their Landlord is they soon pay'', have a life size pink poodle in his office.[/p][/quote]'Ringed' cars parked in private driveways that were not used with the permission of the owners, send the boys round if anyone dare complain, oh yes, caring and compassionate.Mike_French

politicaltrainspotte
r wrote…

Well, Dave, you want to put your own company in order.it's a shambles.

If your company was as quick as changing it name and painting it's vans to dealing with people's long term maintenance issues you'd be walking on water.

You maybe the biggest but certainly not the best.

It's in one ear and out the other.An aroma od sponsored bulls**t.

So 'Dubai Dave' praises cllr Beesley.i worry Mr Underhill if i were you.For if it wasn't Nick King who was the Conservative candidate, he wouldn't of backed you.

Remember this is the man who destroyed Boscombe West in the seventies.Flooded the Springbourne area with cars that the engine's fell out

Remember Dave Wells may say he supports this and supports that. But in reality it's about the Wells Dynasty. And have you ever seen a man who once said 'Once they know who their Landlord is they soon pay'', have a life size pink poodle in his office.

'Ringed' cars parked in private driveways that were not used with the permission of the owners, send the boys round if anyone dare complain, oh yes, caring and compassionate.

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[deleted]
11:32am Sun 26 Jan 14

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[quote][p][bold]Mike_French[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]politicaltrainspotte
r[/bold] wrote:
Well, Dave, you want to put your own company in order.it's a shambles.
If your company was as quick as changing it name and painting it's vans to dealing with people's long term maintenance issues you'd be walking on water.
You maybe the biggest but certainly not the best.
It's in one ear and out the other.An aroma od sponsored bulls**t.
So 'Dubai Dave' praises cllr Beesley.i worry Mr Underhill if i were you.For if it wasn't Nick King who was the Conservative candidate, he wouldn't of backed you.
Remember this is the man who destroyed Boscombe West in the seventies.Flooded the Springbourne area with cars that the engine's fell out
Remember Dave Wells may say he supports this and supports that. But in reality it's about the Wells Dynasty. And have you ever seen a man who once said 'Once they know who their Landlord is they soon pay'', have a life size pink poodle in his office.[/p][/quote]'Ringed' cars parked in private driveways that were not used with the permission of the owners, send the boys round if anyone dare complain, oh yes, caring and compassionate.[/p][/quote]Can you prove your very outlandish comments.pete woodley

Mike_French wrote…

politicaltrainspotte

r wrote…

Well, Dave, you want to put your own company in order.it's a shambles.

If your company was as quick as changing it name and painting it's vans to dealing with people's long term maintenance issues you'd be walking on water.

You maybe the biggest but certainly not the best.

It's in one ear and out the other.An aroma od sponsored bulls**t.

So 'Dubai Dave' praises cllr Beesley.i worry Mr Underhill if i were you.For if it wasn't Nick King who was the Conservative candidate, he wouldn't of backed you.

Remember this is the man who destroyed Boscombe West in the seventies.Flooded the Springbourne area with cars that the engine's fell out

Remember Dave Wells may say he supports this and supports that. But in reality it's about the Wells Dynasty. And have you ever seen a man who once said 'Once they know who their Landlord is they soon pay'', have a life size pink poodle in his office.

'Ringed' cars parked in private driveways that were not used with the permission of the owners, send the boys round if anyone dare complain, oh yes, caring and compassionate.

Can you prove your very outlandish comments.

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PaulBosc
8:32am Tue 28 Jan 14

What would really set he town alight is a big John Lewis and Waitrose, with underground parking, on the bus station site. Would attracted people from all over. The Branksome John Lewis is great, but it's mostly furniture. Just look how many go to Sotuhampton to JL's there

What would really set he town alight is a big John Lewis and Waitrose, with underground parking, on the bus station site. Would attracted people from all over. The Branksome John Lewis is great, but it's mostly furniture. Just look how many go to Sotuhampton to JL's therePaulBosc

What would really set he town alight is a big John Lewis and Waitrose, with underground parking, on the bus station site. Would attracted people from all over. The Branksome John Lewis is great, but it's mostly furniture. Just look how many go to Sotuhampton to JL's there

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